8th Grade Writing Tutors in River Forest, IL
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DePaul University - BA, English and French
Experience
I like to lead my students to the answers through asking questions, using examples, and referencing concepts?the student has already mastered . I'm most passionate about teaching students English skills, like reading, writing, literature, editing, and public speaking, but I...
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UIC - BA, Secondary English Education
Experience
I'm also happy to help students prepare for standardized tests, including the ACT, COMPASS, DAT, GRE, GMAT, PSAT, SAT, and SSAT . I always try to keep my students' goals and personal skill levels in mind as I teach, because I believe that it's important to modify my teaching...
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Ohio State University-Main Campus - BA, English and Psychology
Experience
It's important to me to not leave anyone behind, and I won't move forward until I know all my students are on equal ground . I also believe in making learning interesting and fun.When I don't have my nose in a book, I can be found writing, working out at the gym, watching...
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Carnegie Mellon University - B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Experience
I also love playing guitar, piano, and flute . Gymnastics, drawing, designing and sewing clothing, talking with friends, and walking through the forest are my other favorite things. 1st Grade Math, 2nd Grade Math, 3rd Grade Math, 4th Grade Math, 5th Grade Math, 6th Grade...
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Harvard University - BA, History and Literature , University of Chicago - PhD, Comparative Human Development
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Today, I live in Chicago and am pursuing a doctorate at the University of Chicago .? My experience as a tutor and teacher crosses multiple subjects and ages . I have depth in helping students prepare for standardized tests like the SAT and PSAT and helping them develop and...
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Elmhurst College - BA, History/Communications , Loyola University - MEd, Elementary Education
Experience
My philosophy when teaching is to play on a student's strengths and interests in order to enhance the experience and to keep the student engaged . I earned a B.A . in History and a minor in Communication Studies from Elmhurst College . Currently, I am a student at Loyola...
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Texas A & M University-Galveston - Bachelors, Marine Biology
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These include biology, chemistry, life sciences, ecology, pre-algebra, elementary and middle school level math and science, and English through the college level . When I have free time, I enjoy listening to music, following politics, scuba diving, swimming, fishing, hiking,...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry and Pre-Med
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Biology is my favorite because is my one of my main focuses . Chemistry is the inseparable companion of Biology . Mathematics is the basis of every science, since it all requires mathematical reasoning . And then French makes part of the list, because of my keen interest...
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University of Arizona - BAE, Bilingual Education
Experience
By discovering each student's individual learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses, it is possible to create a program of learning that will be most effective for their specific learning needs . It is my sincere hope that each of my students leaves their time with me not...
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University of Iowa - BA, Communications/Art , Quincy University - MS, Educaiton
Experience
The involvement of the parents, tutors, teachers, and families helps me to understand more than just the child in the seat .? I believe that it takes all of us working together to help students reach their full potential . My experience has been with elementary school...
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Lawrence University - BA and teaching certificate, English, Spanish
Experience
I specialize in helping students in the areas of public speaking, literature, grammar and mechanics, reading comprehension, fluency, writing skills, and I am also proficient at helping students to write and edit essays . In addition, I have had great success in helping my...
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Purdue University - Bachelors, Atmospheric Sciences
Experience
In high school, I began helping students in middle school with their math and science courses . I've also spent many hours volunteering for organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Society of Women in Engineering, and more . There's nothing quite like the feeling I get when...
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Southern Oregon U - BA, English and Writing
Experience
When I am not tutoring or teaching, I like to play the guitar and drums, ride my bike, play music,?and hang with friends watching sports . I currently reside in Chicago, IL . I am able to tutor in a wide variety?of subjects. 10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade...
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Rice University - BA, Sociology and Policy Studies
Experience
This approach allows anyone to become a more effective and authentic writer.When tutoring, I stress that few skills will be as important as writing when students are headed to college . Writing, of course, is more than just words being written on a piece of paper or a Word...